This is an example of a large transitional galley wet bar in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, light hardwood floors, beige floor and white benchtop.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

This is an example of a small transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Combination Wine Bar & Office

Closet Factory - Colorado

A spare room transforms into an office and wine storage/bar. The textured material gives the space a rustic modern style that reflects the mountain rang living lifestyle. The style is carried out from the bar to the office desk and the custom cabinets showcase the wine collection and decor while hiding the clutter.

Southern Living Idea House - Crane Island

Riverside Homes Custom

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Small beach style home bar in Jacksonville with no sink and medium wood cabinets.

Tetherow Lodge

Tebbs Design Group

Inspiration for a country u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mirror splashback, medium hardwood floors and grey benchtop.

Blue Sage Street of Dreams

Platinum Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall seated home bar in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, timber splashback, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Wicked Awesome

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

photography: Paul Grdina
Photo of a transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, timber splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Hermitage Farmhouse Modern

Urban Source

Design ideas for a small country single-wall wet bar in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Denver LoDo Penthouse Suite

Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc.

Ryan Garvin Photography, Robeson Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial single-wall home bar in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, medium hardwood floors, grey floor, grey benchtop and medium wood cabinets.

Transitional Home Bar

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in Baltimore with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Kabekona Retreat

Liv4 Architecture

Rick Hammer
Design ideas for a country galley wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white splashback, timber splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Home Bar

Kissimmee Granite & Marble Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional single-wall wet bar in Orlando with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Basement

Fleming Construction Services, LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall home bar in New York with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, terra-cotta floors and beige floor.

Paddle House in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Lowell Custom Homes

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES http://lowellcustomhomes.com - Poker Room, Game Room with convenient bar service area overlooking platform tennis courts. Cabinets by Geneva Cabinet Company from Plato Woodwork, LLC., flat panel door style with a rattan insert. Multiple flat-screen tv's for sports viewing and bar sink with wood carved elephant head supports.

Wolfeboro, NH

DeChiaro Design

Photo of a small country single-wall home bar in Boise with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback and medium hardwood floors.

Rumson, NJ

Master Design Cabinetry

Traditional seated home bar in Other with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Links at Lionsgate

Alan Karlin Design

Gabe Hopkins
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall wet bar in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Sandy Springs Basement Design/Build

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

This client wanted their Terrace Level to be comprised of the warm finishes and colors found in a true Tuscan home. Basement was completely unfinished so once we space planned for all necessary areas including pre-teen media area and game room, adult media area, home bar and wine cellar guest suite and bathroom; we started selecting materials that were authentic and yet low maintenance since the entire space opens to an outdoor living area with pool. The wood like porcelain tile used to create interest on floors was complimented by custom distressed beams on the ceilings. Real stucco walls and brick floors lit by a wrought iron lantern create a true wine cellar mood. A sloped fireplace designed with brick, stone and stucco was enhanced with the rustic wood beam mantle to resemble a fireplace seen in Italy while adding a perfect and unexpected rustic charm and coziness to the bar area. Finally decorative finishes were applied to columns for a layered and worn appearance. Tumbled stone backsplash behind the bar was hand painted for another one of a kind focal point. Some other important features are the double sided iron railed staircase designed to make the space feel more unified and open and the barrel ceiling in the wine cellar. Carefully selected furniture and accessories complete the look.

Rustic Flying J Home

Reclaimed DesignWorks

Featured Flooring: Antique Reclaimed Old Original Oak Flooring Flooring Installer: H&H Hardwood Floors
This is an example of a large country single-wall seated home bar in Austin with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, medium hardwood floors, beige benchtop and brown floor.

Bars

Green Basements & Remodeling

Rustic reclaimed custom bar, brick accent wall, custom bar shelving, LVT flooring, natural wood bar countertop, modern mini pendant lights
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped seated home bar in Atlanta with medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown splashback and dark hardwood floors.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.